Terry Frost was born on 13th October 1915, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. He left school at aged 14 and worked various jobs before serving in World War II. While a prisoner of war in Germany, Frost began painting, mentored by fellow prisoner Adrian Heath. This experience sparked his passion for art.
After the war, Frost studied at Birmingham College of Art and Camberwell School of Art in London. In 1947, he moved to St Ives, Cornwall, joining a community of modernist artists. Influenced by the Cornish landscape, Frost developed a distinctive abstract style characterized by bold colors and geometric shapes.
Frost gained recognition in the 1950s and 1960s with his vibrant abstract works, often featuring semicircles and spirals inspired by nature. He held his first solo exhibition in 1952 and continued to exhibit internationally. Frost also explored printmaking and sculpture, expanding his artistic range.
Frost taught at Leeds College of Art and Reading University, influencing a new generation of artists. His later works became more playful and vibrant, reflecting his love of color and form.
Knighted in 1998, Frost was recognized as one of Britain’s leading abstract artists. He passed away on 1st September 2003, leaving behind a legacy of joyful, energetic works that continue to be celebrated in major collections worldwide.